What does your bike mean?

Jett · 02-02-2012, 09:47 AM

I did some reading about my bike just for the heck of it and it turns out before it "came" to America it was called the RDLC 350 which means race developed liquid cooled. I have no idea why they changed it for the US or what it means but I thought this was kinda cool. Anyways what do the letters that make up your bike mean (if you know)?

koorbloh · 02-02-2012, 09:49 AM

DR -> Desert Rocket

rpm97503 · 02-02-2012, 09:55 AM

Gelände/Straße (German: off-road/road)

nemisis714 · 02-02-2012, 09:55 AM

versatile system= Versys

infidel · 02-02-2012, 09:58 AM

I think "Hayabusa" is Japanese for, "Good luck, dumbass!"

Wyckedan · 02-02-2012, 10:06 AM

Stolen from gixxerforum, no clue if it is accurate

YZF (Originated from the YZ Series)

Yamaha Racing (Z stands for racing) Four-Stroke

CBR (Originated from the CB Series)

City Bike Racing

GSXR (Originated from the GS Series)

Gran Sport Experimental Racing

sunofnun · 02-02-2012, 10:07 AM

KTM SMC
Kill The Marriage - Suck My Cock

TL 1000 S
Twins Love 1000 SexualPositions

WR 450 f
Wanna Ride 450 Flat-out

DGA · 02-02-2012, 10:12 AM

Speed Triple = felony on two wheels

davidk · 02-02-2012, 10:18 AM

MONSTER - Really - what does it mean to you!!
No need to abbreviate!!

Solow89 · 02-02-2012, 10:22 AM

Originally Posted by infidel

I think "Hayabusa" is Japanese for, "Good luck, dumbass!"

Actually The name Hayabusa translates directly from the Japanese as Peregrine Falcon, the bird said to be capable of speeds of over 200 mph (322 km/h) — and predator of (perhaps not coincidently) the common blackbird. The name is a subtle reference to Honda's competing Hawk models. When introduced in 1999, it overtook the Honda CBR1100XX Super Blackbird as the fastest production motorcycle. The first generation of the Hayabusa was called the GSX1300R and was powered by a 1299 cc (79.2 cu in) inline-4 liquid-cooled engine. It remained substantially unchanged up through the 2007 model year.

Competition in the hyper sport bike segment increased with the release of motorcycles like the BMW K1200S, Kawasaki Ninja ZX-12R, and Kawasaki Ninja ZX-14. This increased competition led to Suzuki heavily revising the GSX1300R for the 2008 model year.[3] Suzuki has dropped the GSX1300R designation in some countries and simply called the motorcycle the Hayabusa. The engine size was increased to 1340 cc (81.7 cu in) with the compression ratio increasing to 12.5:1. The revised engine has a claimed 12% increase in power to 194 hp (145 kW).[4][5] Fuel is now fed through a pair of new 44 mm (1.7 in) Suzuki Dual Throttle Valve (SDTV) throttle bodies. The Suzuki Drive Mode Selector (S-DMS), a technology introduced on the GSX-R line of motorcycles, provides three options of power delivery for a range of touring to wide open high performance. Some of the more notable features include a new 4-2-1-2 exhaust system meets Euro 3 and EPA Tier 2 emission regulations, a slipper clutch, and redesigned bodywork..

The motorcycle in stock form is capable of the following performance: 1/4 mile (402 m): 9.62 seconds @ 149.7 mph (241 km/h)[citation needed] 0–60 mph: 2.60 seconds[citation needed] 0–180 mph: 15.9 seconds[citation needed] Top speed: 188 mph (303 km/h)electronically restricted

Read more: http://wiki.answers.com/Q/Hayabusa_w...#ixzz1lFoFMtLj

cletus · 02-02-2012, 11:03 AM

For some reason, whenever I think about Suzuki I think about sewing. When I think about Yamaha, I hear music. When I think about Ducati, I hear a radio.

LSeca · 02-02-2012, 11:13 AM

Originally Posted by Jett

I did some reading about my bike just for the heck of it and it turns out before it "came" to America it was called the RDLC 350 which means race developed liquid cooled. I have no idea why they changed it for the US or what it means but I thought this was kinda cool. Anyways what do the letters that make up your bike mean (if you know)?

RZ 350 currently means a throw-back 2t with more panache than anything else you can now purchase new. Nice ride.

MidwesterneRR · 02-02-2012, 11:24 AM

cbr, ill go with the above ^

rr=race replica

Lunnzz · 02-02-2012, 11:28 AM

Originally Posted by sunofnun

KTM SMC
Kill The Marriage - Suck My Cock

TL 1000 S
Twins Love 1000 SexualPositions

WR 450 f
Wanna Ride 450 Flat-out

Man I have a TLS never knew that's what it stood for Thanks for the info

Zito · 02-02-2012, 11:33 AM

VFR= Very Frequently Repair. Katana, does that need translating?

Blues Brothers · 02-02-2012, 11:45 AM

From:

gl1800riders.com

GL are the initials of Soichiro Honda's great-great Grandfather (on his mothers side), Gin Linamoto. Gin was a great Samurai warrior who fought in the Satsuma Rebellion from 1876-1877.

He fought alongside Saigo Takamori, who was the leader of the rebel army. The 20,000 rebels were heavily outnumbered by the 60,000 government troups. As the rebels were being over run, the rebels were cut down to only two, Saigo and Gin. Saigo beheaded Gin and then Saigo committed Seppuku, more commonly called hara-kiri.

So, Soichiro honored his Grandfather by using Gin's initials for Honda's most stout, and flagship motorcycle, the Gold Wing.

Some Funny Ones:

Great Legs

Group Leader

Go Long

Geezer Lounger

Great Lay

Good Luck

Got Lucky

Gay Looking

Gigantic Load

Green Lantern

noslofiveoh · 02-02-2012, 11:53 AM

as far as i can tell...this makes sense to me...for the kawi guys.

GPZ = grand prix street
KZ = street
Z = sport street
ZX = faired sport
KX = off road sport
# = CC designation / class for street and off road use
R = competition
ZZR = Supersport
RR = race homologated (the RR was introduced on the street when the 6R got 636 cc's, the RR had a 599cc engine for race rules homologation...the ZX-RR is for faired sport race homologated, and the lack of a CC # means it's race-only)

xpertss · 02-02-2012, 12:06 PM

GSXR :
GS - Gran Sport, used to indicate a road going Suzuki standard motorcycle, the only model that still uses this designation in the Suzuki line up is the GS500.

XR - eXperimental Racing. Designation added to GS for Suzukis road legal race replica motorcycles thereby creating GSXR.

uncle · 02-02-2012, 12:40 PM

Multistrada= Italian for Many Roads.......

HoriWar · 02-02-2012, 12:41 PM

Originally Posted by DGA

Speed Triple = felony on one wheel

Edited for corrections. They're the worlds greatest unicycles.


02-02-2012, 09:47 AM	#1
Jett Pit Crew Joined: Jan 2011 From: Salem, OR I Ride: 84 Yamaha RZ 350 Kenny Roberts	What does your bike mean? I did some reading about my bike just for the heck of it and it turns out before it "came" to America it was called the RDLC 350 which means race developed liquid cooled. I have no idea why they changed it for the US or what it means but I thought this was kinda cool. Anyways what do the letters that make up your bike mean (if you know)? __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


02-02-2012, 09:49 AM	#2
koorbloh Je Fa Fa Joined: Mar 2007 From: Monroe-mish, WA Blog Entries: 5 I Ride: 06 DR650, 74 XL350, 70-ish GT80, 78 CB400	DR -> Desert Rocket __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


02-02-2012, 09:55 AM	#3
rpm97503 Training Wheels Joined: Mar 2011 From: White City, OR I Ride: 1992 BMW R100GS	Gelände/Straße (German: off-road/road) __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


02-02-2012, 09:55 AM	#4
nemisis714 Peg Dragger Joined: Jul 2010 From: Kent, WA I Ride: 2011 Kawi Versys, and Debi's old '77 Suzuki PE250b	versatile system= Versys __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


02-02-2012, 09:58 AM	#5
infidel Pit Crew Joined: Sep 2010 From: Hood River, OR I Ride: 1986 FJ1200/2006 Hayabusa	I think "Hayabusa" is Japanese for, "Good luck, dumbass!" __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


02-02-2012, 10:06 AM	#6
Wyckedan Knee Dragger Joined: Feb 2010 From: Seattle, Wa I Ride: R6	Stolen from gixxerforum, no clue if it is accurate YZF (Originated from the YZ Series) Yamaha Racing (Z stands for racing) Four-Stroke CBR (Originated from the CB Series) City Bike Racing GSXR (Originated from the GS Series) Gran Sport Experimental Racing __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


02-02-2012, 10:07 AM	#7
sunofnun Retired Joined: Feb 2005 From: lynnhood I Ride: KTM 625 smc \| TL1000S/R \| wr450 \| CB350 \| CRF50/88 \| TTR50 \| your mom	KTM SMC Kill The Marriage - Suck My Cock TL 1000 S Twins Love 1000 SexualPositions WR 450 f Wanna Ride 450 Flat-out __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


02-02-2012, 10:12 AM	#8
DGA Joined: Jun 2007 From: Portland, Oregon I Ride: naked	Speed Triple = felony on two wheels __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


02-02-2012, 10:18 AM	#9
davidk Chicken Strips Joined: Mar 2010 From: Bainbridge Island, WA I Ride: 1995 RED Ducati 900 Monster	MONSTER - Really - what does it mean to you!! No need to abbreviate!! __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


02-02-2012, 11:03 AM	#11
cletus Peg Dragger Joined: May 2009 From: sammamish, wa I Ride: 2006 Suzuki GSXR 600; 2007 Yamaha FZ1 (the Mrs.'s bike)	For some reason, whenever I think about Suzuki I think about sewing. When I think about Yamaha, I hear music. When I think about Ducati, I hear a radio. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


02-02-2012, 11:24 AM	#13
MidwesterneRR Endorsed Joined: Feb 2012 From: Lynnwood, WA I Ride: 1998 CBR900rr for the street and 2007 CBR600rr for the track	cbr, ill go with the above ^ rr=race replica __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


02-02-2012, 11:33 AM	#15
Zito Licensed Joined: May 2009 From: Gresham Oregon I Ride: 89' katana 1100, 2002 VFR800, 98 yz400f, 94 KLX650R	VFR= Very Frequently Repair. Katana, does that need translating? __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


02-02-2012, 11:45 AM	#16
Blues Brothers Moto2 Contender Joined: May 2005 From: Spokane I Ride: 2012 Ultra Blue Metallic Wing w Rockin' Tunes...	From: gl1800riders.com GL are the initials of Soichiro Honda's great-great Grandfather (on his mothers side), Gin Linamoto. Gin was a great Samurai warrior who fought in the Satsuma Rebellion from 1876-1877. He fought alongside Saigo Takamori, who was the leader of the rebel army. The 20,000 rebels were heavily outnumbered by the 60,000 government troups. As the rebels were being over run, the rebels were cut down to only two, Saigo and Gin. Saigo beheaded Gin and then Saigo committed Seppuku, more commonly called hara-kiri. So, Soichiro honored his Grandfather by using Gin's initials for Honda's most stout, and flagship motorcycle, the Gold Wing. Some Funny Ones: Great Legs Group Leader Go Long Geezer Lounger Great Lay Good Luck Got Lucky Gay Looking Gigantic Load Green Lantern __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


02-02-2012, 11:53 AM	#17
noslofiveoh Licensed Joined: Apr 2007 From: kennewick I Ride: black betty bam balam	as far as i can tell...this makes sense to me...for the kawi guys. GPZ = grand prix street KZ = street Z = sport street ZX = faired sport KX = off road sport # = CC designation / class for street and off road use R = competition ZZR = Supersport RR = race homologated (the RR was introduced on the street when the 6R got 636 cc's, the RR had a 599cc engine for race rules homologation...the ZX-RR is for faired sport race homologated, and the lack of a CC # means it's race-only) __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


02-02-2012, 12:06 PM	#18
xpertss Peg Dragger Joined: Jun 2010 From: Portland. Blog Entries: 1 I Ride: K9 GSX-R600 ---- Gsxr750 k3	GSXR : GS - Gran Sport, used to indicate a road going Suzuki standard motorcycle, the only model that still uses this designation in the Suzuki line up is the GS500. XR - eXperimental Racing. Designation added to GS for Suzukis road legal race replica motorcycles thereby creating GSXR. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


02-02-2012, 12:40 PM	#19
uncle Chicken Strips Joined: Jan 2007 From: Kennewick WA I Ride: Ducati 1000s Multistrada	Multistrada= Italian for Many Roads....... __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter

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